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Choose my fate — if you dare.

A photo of Lake Mirror and the loggia on a cloudy day

Any Lakeland day is a great day — tell me how to spend it.

Photo by Bob Knowles

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Hey, Lakeland. City Editor Rilee here. Care to join me on a fun challenge? Today, I’m giving you the power to determine my fate.

It’s not that dramatic, but I want you to help me build the perfect day in Swan City. Fill out this poll and I’ll do what you, as a collective audience, choose.

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I’m already hungry.

Left photo by @rachel.bossard; right photo by LALtoday

Wake up and smell the...

  • Coffee
  • Donuts
  • Biscuits
  • Bagels

Head to work at...

  • A coffee shop
  • A coworking space
  • The Lakeland Public Library
  • Somewhere outdoors (weather permitting)

Today I’m writing...

  • How to keep your New Year’s resolutions in Lakeland
  • What does the City Manager’s department do?
  • Businesses opening in 2024
Two images showing women working out.

It’s time for some movement — you decide.

Left image via @eys.lakeland; right image via @thebalanceculture

Sweat it out at...

  • The Balance Culture
  • Earn Your Stripes Lakeland
  • A public park
  • Yoga Pointe

Grab lunch...

  • In North Lakeland
  • In South Lakeland
  • Downtown
  • In Dixieland

Which activity should I do?

Head to __________ for happy hour.

  • Revival
  • Dissent Brewing
  • Terrace Grille
  • Swan Brewing

Is there something else you’d like to see me do on my perfect day? Drop your suggestions at the end of the poll. I can’t guarantee I can fit it in, but I promise I’ll try.

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